It's one thing to thank veterans for their service. Quite another to get in there, roll up your sleeves, and show your appreciation through a little sweat equity.

That's exactly what is happening in Peterborough, where a team of volunteers is making life a little easier for an elderly couple.

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Major renovations are underway at the home of a Peterborough couple who dedicated their lives to the community.

Members of this community say they're happy to give back.

"They were more than just in awe that all this is being done for them," said Kerry Close of Monadnock Strong. "They are very appreciative and they are very thankful to the community for helping them. And they are just a wonderful couple."

Raymond and Cynthia Turner have lived in their home for decades.

Raymond is an 84-year-old veteran.

"Raymond was a Tech 4 in the military," Close said. "He was a Korean War veteran and he build landing strips for the American aircraft during the Korean War."

Cynthia had a distinguished career in health care.

"His wife was a surgical tech here at Monadnock Hospital," Close said.

In the last few years, health problems have plagued the couple.

They recently became housebound, unable to use stairs with their walkers.

That's when veteran's aid group Monadnock Strong stepped in.

The group joined forces with another service organization called Team Rubicon.

They, along with Home Depot and more than 40 other local businesses got to work, making the Turner's home more accessible.

"The main project is the ramp, that's the ramp that you see behind us here so they can get out to the garage and get into their vehicle and head out," said Eli Rivera of Team Rubicon.

The team is also making other repairs, hauling away debris and sprucing up paint.

Showing their appreciation to a family headed by a man, who put his life on the line for country.

"He never asked for help and is just really happy that he was able to receive it," Close said.

All the repairs to the Turner's home are expected to be completed by this weekend.